Robert Yates

Welcome JR, Yes we love to see photos and it does not matter good ,bad or ugly. this is how this community helps each other over a long distance by advising and helping each other with their work .Many here have some medical issues Myself included that may keep us from forging everyday However, it does not stop us from doing what we love . I salute you for your ambition and abilities I look forward to seeing your work . Sam

Cool thank you for the post . Sam

Unless I just read over it and missed it you Need /Should Tack it together First and get the Main body set before welding any weld completely ! it is one of the most looked over things in welding and that is Tacking the project together and squaring things up before you weld any of it solid . Sam

I did some editing on it. Sam

A nice pad of Vulcanized rubber under quietens it down very nicely and the neighbors will not hate you. Sam

Post a photo of it , if it is at a good price get it if you can afford better get it I always say get best you can buy with in your budget and make what you need . Sam

Just because you can make it in a CAD program does NOT mean you can forge it . Many Smiths here can draw about anything with a pen /pencils and or paint it in full details of a project . That does not do a bit of good if the smith is a Newbie and has absolutely no smithing capability of making anything . This is a complex design and a bit over weight, I hope you change your mind and look for a lighter material. Good luck with your endeavors. Sam

Welcome to IFI ,I look forward to seeing your work . Sam

Post in your info where you are from and photos are always welcome here @ IFI ... and welcome to you . Sam

Kyboy you are close enough to Tennessee as well come on down there are several folks here that can help you out and some that will deliver to your area. even with a small load . Sam

Old Rascal, a simple answer to your question; is No you do not need a fire pot ! However, with that nice of a forge you have,and as stated above I would line it with sand, clay, cat litter, brick, or something to help protect the cast iron table as well as keep it from cracking when it starts to cool down . Sam

Welcome to IFI the only one to to convince is your self . Sam

Sorry Guys for the delay I will have things rolling soon . Sam

Ok Darren Why would Not help out with the Honor Blade projects you are very talented the Blade is Awesome ! Sam

Aman this is the most reasonable answer and if you ask a 100 smiths you will get 99 answers and they may be all different . Sam

I must say you Guys stated my thoughts my lil Barn is full and over flowing yet I refuse to hull it off " I can use it " ;) Sam

Man Rock that turned out Nice well done . Sam

Honor Blade Project list of Project workers are as follows with more to be added as they are confirmed . Geoff Keyes = Forge and Blade (with other Billets for Military Unit Projects I.E. Wounded Warrior Project, Enlisted (NCO) Association, Officers Association , and others TBA=to be announced ) Ron Hoy’s = Engraving Samuel Cro = Handles & Carving Gold Smithy = for meteorite pieces ½ in in size Please PM me with your Addresses so I can have them for this Project. Thank You and Best Regards & Blessings to you and your Family Samuel

Charles , well over 600 folks were there to Honor Boomer close to 350 troops and Brass also it was asked who had written your Quote Mom Gladly stated you from IFI at the end of it and said to thank you it is now on her Fridge . Blessings to you and your Family Sam

Thank You Beth, Yes I have. Sam

For a Blade I am Making for "Boomer" my Brother that just Passed away. Dad is a Retired SSG from the US Army and has made a request of me to make a Knife in Honor of his service in the Military and for him . I am Not ashamed I will Seek help from my fellow Members here to help me with this project, I can carve in Bone very well as well as Fit and Finish. However, I will be seeking help to pull this off to Honor my brother as well my Mom and Dad to make a blade and Sheath worthy of the Honor of my brother's Service in the Military and his Very Young Life. As this project comes together I will let you know more I hope to get things rolling very soon depending on the Help I can get with it . His Unit is going to have a Memorial Stone placed at the unit location here in the next month or so I hope to have it completed before /By then . I have a 1 1/4 Thick X1 1/4 Thick X 8 inch Billet made .(If Needed it will need to be Hammered into a Usable Billet/Blade) Use is Not required. I am looking to make a Bowie style Coffin Handle. So the blade can be engraved with Boomers full name, Military Service Emblem, and Dates If there a few Bladesmiths (Junior smiths, M.S.,Welcome) Leather Sheath Makers, and Engravers that can help me out please post here & /or pm me as to what you can do to help me out . Thank you and Best Regards Sam Gold Smithy = for meteorite pieces ½ in in size

Riff, As much as I like the reference to the Show I am 42 and have had the Name "Samuel Cro" for all my life long before the show However I do like the show just not the confusion with me <Grins> it is an Awesome book and shows you that you do Not need a big shop or fancy equipment to make a simple ,usable,quality knife . However , you will soon learn nice equipment is very good and will lead to your success to making high quality knives Much easier and the EQ will save a ton of time . Sam

CD, The term spring steel refers to a group of medium-to-high carbon, low alloy steel products which exhibit excellent yield strength. The term yield strength refers to a material's ability to endure significant bending or twisting and return to its original shape without deforming. Spring steel stock alloys typically include silicone in their composition and are hardened and cold rolled after casting to improve yield strength. Spring steel products are generally either cold drawn as wire or punched from flat stock. Typical uses include saw blades, tape measures, helical springs, and vehicle suspension elements. Spring steel alloys feature the unique characteristic of being able to withstand considerable twisting or bending forces without any distortion. Products made from these steel alloys can be bent, compressed, extended, or twisted continuously, and they will return to their original shape without suffering any deformation. This characteristic is defined as a high yield strength and is the result of the specific composition and hardening of the steel alloy. Spring steels are medium-to-high carbon content alloys generally featuring a carbon content of 0.5 to 1.0 percent. The other alloy additives typically include manganese and silicone with silicone being the key component in high yield strengths. So YES Spring Steel Is a Good Blade material and a addition of wrought iron would make a significant showing in the patten in pattern welded steel (AKA Damascus) However you failed to identified the type of Spring steel you intend to use ... IE Leaf spring , Ultra High Carbon Spring Steel , or Such So with out knowing what you are specifically speaking of it is hard to give you the correct response . Samuel

It is Known as Rust Bluing : http://theshootersroost.com/rust-bluing/ and the Best there is : http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/metal-prep-coloring/metal-bluing/specialty-bluing-chemicals/classic-rust-blue-prod22820.aspx you really need to do your research once again your lack of willingness to do simple reading behooves me to really despise helping you in any projects you post here on IFI and by the way where is the Fictional sword you were to make after everyone posted that you would have major issues making it ? Yes I remember it very well and your arrogance to the help and information many "Elders" posted to you and your lack of respect for said Smiths as well . Good Luck Young Man and Best regards Samuel Cro